Bamburgh Castle
Medieval fortress high above the sands of the beach.
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Charged parking
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loops
- Access statement available
- Accessible parking
With its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period, Bamburgh has dominated its volcanic outcrop and the surrounding countryside for centuries.
From its humble wooden palisade to the impressive stone walls of today it strikes an iconic pose on the Northumbrian coastline.
Open all year round it welcomes visitors to enjoy the grounds and staterooms. From the medieval kitchen to grandeur of the Victorian Kings Hall there are fourteen rooms to explore.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
General Admission
Bamburgh Castle is open every day from 10am to 5pm. Last general admission is at 4pm.
Please note the following last entry times for specific areas:
- State Rooms: Last entry at 4:15pm
- West Ward: Last entry at 4:30pm (area closes at 4:45pm)
The castle is open all year round.
Guided Tours
State Rooms Tour is available during general opening hours, with last entry at 4:15pm.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg Tour runs from 14 February to 26 October 2026.
Seasonal Exhibitions and Displays
'The Last Kingdom' TV Props and Costume Display and Tails & Tales – Indoor Sculpture Trail are both available from 14 February to 1 November 2026.
Family Activities and School Programmes
A range of interactive activities and educational programmes run throughout the season:
- Princess and Knight School – 5 April to 27 August 2026
- Warrior School – 25 May to 25 August 2026
- Little Makers: Clay Creature Creations – 11 April to 11 July 2026
- Little Makers: Crowning Glory – 2 May to 20 August 2026
- Little Makers – Castle Creature Quest – 24 May to 23 August 2026
- Little Makers: Look Out! Telescope Fun – 4 July to 12 July 2026
- Little Makers: Beasts of the Battlements – 18 July to 21 August 2026
- Ahoy Academy! Pirate School – 29 June to 31 July 2026
Special Events
King Oswald and the Battle of Heavenfield takes place from 2 May to 4 May 2026.
Historic Houses members visit for free. On occasions where capacity is limited due to special events, free entry cannot be guaranteed without a booking.
Adult admission – £18.75
Child admission (5-16yrs) – £9.40
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children aged (5-16yrs) – £55.00
Little adventurers admission (0-4yrs) – Free
Disabled admission – £3.75 with free access for carers (available from the ticket office only)
Parking – £5 (payable on arrival only)
Dog (grounds only) – Free
https://www.bamburghcastle.com/product/bamburgh-castle-e-ticket/
We are a cash-free site. Please ensure you have contactless payment methods with you when you visit.
Historic Houses members must have their card scanned in our ticket office.
Groups rates start from 15 or more people in a group all year round.
Adults £16.75
Child (5-16) £8.40
Guided tours can also be offered. Prices available on booking and depend on availability.
For more information contact us:
01668 214208
School groups of any size are welcome. Larger groups are split down into groups of 12, so please ensure you have sufficient staff.
We offer one free adult place for every twelve pupils with additional adult tickets priced at £16.75.
All pupils 5-16 are charged at £3.75.
The castle is not suitable for groups of under 5’s.
We can offer a 45 minute guided tour for groups that can arrive for 10am or a ten minute talk at any other point in the day.
We welcome familiarisation visits and we’re happy to help schools organise these in advance.
Our rates also apply to home-schooled children.
Prices are only valid during Monday – Friday during term time.
Find out more on our website.
Find out more on our website.
Contact the office:
01668 214208
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loops
- Access statement available
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Five miles from the A1, 1 hour north of Newcastle and 1.5 hours south of Edinburgh.
Train to Berwick-upon Tweed then X18 bus to Bamburgh from outside the station.
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Housed within are over 3000 artifacts ranging from porcelain plates and figurines to arms and armour. With a beautiful collection of clocks, furniture and paintings helping to maintain a homely feeling about the place.
Outside, their are battlements with incredible views out over the beaches and north towards Lindisfarne and inland towards the Cheviot hills.
The old Victorian laundry houses the Armstrong and Aviation Museum, a fascinating collection of aviation artifacts including engines, propellers and even the wreckage of a crashed Spitfire.
The summer months see an art gallery in the stables, the work of the local artist Peter Phillips, an incerdible talent who works in a variety of media to produce stunning images of the county.
The cafeteria is always on hand to refresh and refuel visitors with local produce.
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